In March, Gates announced an end to revenue sharing payments. The decision came after more than $1.2 billion had been sent to the state over 14 years.

The state has accused the tribe of violating the Class III gaming compact but hasn't take any direct actions so far to address the issue. Gates told WBFO that he believes the tribe remains in compliance with the agreement, which took effect in 2002.

The tribe was sharing 20 percent of slot machine revenues with the state, The Olean Times Herald reported.